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Les diagrammes suivants illustrent la m6thode. errata I to t } peiure, on A 32X 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 T ,V,^.»JA*.»Algigg^JKCTm.M,'.»Jg.'yj^M.»JM.MIWJ«J.*A^ I . HOME MISSIONS ; \ OK THK PRESBYTERIHN CHURCH IN 'HM*. TTJnSTE, ISSS. M rNTYRK UroS., liOOK AND JOB PRINTERS, NO. 8 McDl RMOT St. EAST. VAVA'^KM^ ^.VAVMWAVL'^^^^^^ / £ ;*■■; I f. OF THE SYNOD OF MANITOBA iTHE NORTH-WEST TERRITORIES. REV. JAMES KOBEUTSON, REV. I). B. WIIIMSTER, REV. C. B. PITBLADU. REV. JAMES ROBERISON, REV. D. B. WHIM.STER, Moderator, Clerk. Treasurer, Superintendent of Missions, Sec'v. Treas. ,Synod's //. M, Com. ^OMMIiPJFBBS AND ^ONYBNBI^S. Name of Committee. Home Missions . . . . Foreign Missicn:! Temperanre Sabbath Observance Sabbath Schools Kinance and Statistics State of Religion Church Law and Property and ;yital Slati.itics Maintenance of Theolofjical Depart- ment in Manitoba College Itoard of Mansigement for Manitoba College >tnate ot Minitoba College Convener. Rev. jaineE Robertson Rev. Prof. Hart, B. D Rev. II. McKellar Rev. C. B. Pitblado \V. 1). Russell, Esq., Rev. D. B. Whimster Rev. Principal Kinp, I). D . . . . , Rev. Prof. Bryce, LI.. D Rev. D. M. Gordon. ... Hon. A. G. B. Hanratyne. ... Rev. Principal J. M. king, D. D P. O. Addrkkk. Winnipeg. Winnipeg. Hish Bluff Winnipeg. Winnipeg. Winnipeg. Winnipeg. Wjnnip^. Winnipeg. Winnip^. Winnipeg'. PRESBYTERIES IN THE SYNOD — OF— Manitoba and the North-West Territories. AND THKIR OPPIGBI^S WI1IH P. 0. ADDI^BSSBS. PRESBYTERY OF WINNIPEG. MOhERATOR— Rev. James Douglas, Morris, Man. • CLERK— Rev, D. B. W'himster, Winmpeg, Man. « PRESBYTERY OF ROCK LAKF. MonERAlX)R Rev. H. J. Borthwick, M. K.,Morden, Man. CLERK— Rev, W. R, Ross, Carman, Man. PRESBYTERY OF BRANDON. MODKRATOR F^ev. A. Smith, Cofl'Mrrw, i»/fl«. CLERK— Rev, J. M. Douglas, Brandon, Man. PRESBYTERY OF REGINA. MODERATOR- Rev. P. S. Livingstone, Broadview, N. W. T. CLERK— Rev. A. Urquhart, Kegina, AT. tV. T. l\ RITORlfiS. '. Cffm. '. b. Addrkss. nnipeg. inipeg. ;h Bluff mipeg. unpeg. mipeg. inipeg. inip^, mipeg. nip^. OKIES, ^ £^i£il'^l-^^-— -^""-' .3<2j^^_J^ I, sro^tio^ g^,^J omrom MAP OF MANITOBA NORTH WESt'tERRITORIES ra IILUtriATI IMK MISSIONS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. I , INIiKAllls TuAILs KXI'LANATIDNS } ffi Inii|ssed so general, or the work done more enduring. The resolution of the General Assembly erectin:? tin Synod, give it a territory considerably larger than that occupied by the lato Preibyt sry. The Synod com- prises the whole of the provinces of Manitoba, Assiniboia, AHjorta, Saskatchewan and Athabusia, and part of Ontario, besides the territories of Kfewatin and the Northwest. It extends from Lak^e Superior on the east to the Rojky Mountains on the west, and from the 49th parallel on tho south to within the centre Circle on the north. Following the line of the Canadian Pacific Rulway, which traver- ses the country from oast to west, the Synod is 1,30J miles in length, and from the southern boundary to the northern limit (habitable by Ruropoans) it is at least 800 miles wide. The settlement of such a country imposes weighty respiiiaibilities on the State. To provide the incoming settlers with t'n mjaus of grace, tki\d so i lay df'fp and stron;; the foundations of national virtue, impos'^s at least equal re- sponsibilities on the Church. If the material and intellectual belong to the State, the naoral and religious should be the care of the Church. Historical Sketch — A short sketch of the steps by which the work has rea liod its present proportions may not be uuiiijeresting Th'? Presbyterian Church in Canada began work in the North west in 1851 by the appointment of the late Rev. Dr. Black as missionary to the Higliland Colonists, under Lord Selklik, settled on th') Rod River, in what is now the parish of Kild«>nan. Eleven yei\rs iator Mr. Black wa? joined by Rev. Jam'^d Nisbet, who ministered to settlers at L'ttle B;-itain and H-'adingly. In 1883 Mr. Nisbet was appointed missionary to the Cree Iniians on thi» Saskatchewan, a'ld his work there resulted in laying the fou idation of what his since bejome the flourishing settlement and town of Prince Alb;!rt, Tn 1SG9 tin Presbytery of Mj,nitoba was organizid with four ministers, viz , M.)5sr3 Bla:!k, Nisbet, Fietchor an J MacNabb. At the same time, Mr D. B. Whimster, sent out by th3 Foreign Mission Cjra nittee took i^hirge of the Kildouan schoo\ and for nearly two yea-S;', assisted by Dr Black, labored assid- uously in furthering the interests of higher education in connection with Pres- byterianism in this ooautry. While thi=> employed M;". Whimster assisted tha brethren above named in preaching the Gospel in regions adjacent. Services ware continued in 1870 at Kildo;ian, L'.tt'e B itain, Haading'y, Poplar Point, llig'i Bluff, Portag;^ la Prairie and Prince Albert. Up to this time, the growth was slow. The North west was uikno.vn. It was not yat apirtof the Djiuinion, and its al.ip '.ability for settlement ha.l not baen fully proved The cession of the country to Canala marks a now era in its history. The crowding populations and pent up energies of the eastern proviaees fouad here ample s^o^je, aid speeddy effjcted a change. The material g'owth since has been simply marvellous. Nor has the Church bcien a lag,'ard. Tin Assembly of 18S4 erected th; Syno 1 of M ini* toba and North-west Territories. It comprises the Presbyteries of Winnipeg, Rock Lake and Brandon. Its roll contained th'e na-ms of 58 orda'nU ministers, 18 of whom belonged to the Presbytery of Winnipeg, 11 to that of RjjIc Like, an 1 33 to that of B.'anlon. La addition to these, there were 36 pro'jitionors. stu lents, catechists and teachers, in the emp'.oym^int of the Churoh. The congregatioas and mission fields numbe.e.l 81, and coiaieoted with them were 251 points at whicli Services were held. Meeting of the Synod — According to the Appointment of the General As- sembly, the Synod mot in Knox Church Hall, and was constituted and organized by the appointment of Dr. Eryoe, as Moderator, and Mr. Whimster, as Clerk. The Synod appointed Mr. Alex. Matheson, Mr. H. J. Borthwick ail Mr. A. McKellar to be respectively the first Moderators of the Prosbyteries of Winnipeg, Rook Lake and Brandon. The business pertaining to each Presbytoy territoriaMy was hand- ed over by the Synod, and the Presbyteries were instrueted to attend to the same. Each Presbytery was instructed to nominate three of its members to form with the Sapwrlntendent of Missions tbe Synod^s H- ISL Committee. Those thus nominat- ed, together w'itli the Sup«iriutendent, were appointed such Oo.umltteo, and the Committee organizt^d by appointing the Superintendent, Convnner, and Mr. D. B., Whimster, Secretary-Treasurer. The Synod defined the dutic* of the Committee M k ast equal re- bo the State, e work has Presbyterian jointmont of under Lord an. Eleven id to settlers I missionary ed in laying and town of d with four 10 same tiin'?, ok I'hvrge of abored asud- i with Pres- assisted thd :5 3rvice3 ware Point, High 3 growth wa3 le D J minion, session of the pulations and a-id sp36dily vellom. Nor ,Mio 1 of M mi" innipeg, Rock (lister-!. 13 of Lxke, an 1 33 orj. stu lents, ■re^atiojs and ints at whic'a General A i- knd orgaaizud a< Olerk. Th-^ A. McKellar g, Rock Lake C\y was hand- to the same, form with the thm nominat- ittee, and the id Mr. D. B., ho Committee % 4 *; and its relation to the several presVyteries. Tho Committee held two meetings during the year, and, through an executive, attended to any business emerging in the interval. Irntaii,'ration —The volume of imrai^ration to the North west was much smaller last year than during the preceding year — only about 8,000 having settled in the country according to official returns. The disturbances at present on the Sas- katchewan, although in isolated settlements, and far removed from those in Mani- toba and Assiniboia, are sure to act injuriously on immigration this year. Follow- ing on the heels of a depression consequent upon a partial failure of crops and low prices, the situation is much aggravated. This check, however, can only be temporary. Resume of Work Don3 —Work has been vigorously prosecuted in all the fields ox-upied in lS83, with the (i.xception of Dumfries, South West Moose Mountain nnd Meadow Lea. Sickness among missionaries and lack of funds checked our progresjs slightly. This contraction, however, was more than offset by the occupa- tion, for the first time, of Fort McL^od, Toujhwood Hills, Yorkton, Riverside, Pan rake Lake, Cathcart, Shell River, and Carlyle and the re occupation of Battle- ford. In co.inection with Edmonton, Oak River, Elkhorn and some other fields, new stations wen; organized. There was thus a gain of nine fields and twenty- three stations. Owing to the assistance rendered by ministers visiting us from Ontario, a good deal of exploration was done, and occasional services given to fam- ilies too widely scattered to be organized regularly as mission fields, Altliough the number of fields occupied during winter was considerably larger than ever be- fore, yet about 1,500 families of the Ohurch were tor six months without the means of grace. This must tell injuriously on the spiritual tone of congregations and families thus situated. Supply — There were eighty-one missionaries and ministers engaged in the Home Mission field, and as pastors of augmented congregations during 188 t-'8.j. Of them, fifty- one were ordained ministers, eighteen students, and eleven cate- chists. Inductions — Mr. A. TTrquhart was inducted into the pastoral charge of Regiua, Mr. A. B. Baird, of Edmonton, Mr. W. Mc William, of Prince Albert, Mr. James Todd, of Burnside, Mr. W. A. AIcKi'nzio, of Carljerry, Mr. J. Lawrence, of Stonewall, and Mr. A. H. McLaren, of Springfield. Several other congrega- tions are putting forth commendable eflorts to call ministers, but they are prevent- ed by the fewness of men and tho ditUculty of hearing candidates. Three demis- sions took place during the year. Church Ruilding— Churches were built att Port Arthur, Wolseley, Melwyn, Olanwilliam, Medicine Hat, Sturgeon River, Ellisboro, Moti'atville, Manitou, Greenridge, Souris and Battleford; and manses at Springfield, Burnside and Min- nedosa. Work was begun on the church at Regina, and it will be finished early this season. The cost of these buildings is estimated at over |30,000. C tfe M. B. Fund— The Ohuroh and Manse Building Fund materially aided this work. During the brief time the Superintendent of missions was in Ontario during the winter, subscriptions to the amount of about $7,000 w«re obtained for the Fund and several congregations visited, undertook to canvass members and adherents in aid of the work. The Board in charge of the Fund is prepared to ad- vance church and manse erection as an aid to the extension of the Kingdom of Ohrist in the country. Finances — FinanciaHy, the strain has been severe. Many Congregations were not able to implement their engagements to tht-ir ministers, and loss has fallen up- on many who could ill afiord it. As compared with other Synods, the average per family and per communicant, as shown by the Aswmbly's report, is higher than that of any Synod of the Ohi h. In augmented congregations for the current year, the average per family is ;jj> 14.77, and per communicant, $14.02, while the averages for the western section, last year were $9.94 and $6.10 respectively. The financial outlook is not much brighter for this year. The present disturbance haa put some money into circulation. Seeding in some places has, however, been ne- glected, and the gain is only apparent. One good crop would give an immense relief. PRESBYTERY OF WINNIPEG. AUGME.MED CONGREGATIONS. Emerson —"Mr. Mcnuire resigned in December. Population was diminishing and congregation fuliiug into arreari. All arrears of salary are now paid off, and floating debt wiped out. Since spring opened, the town is reviving and the con- gregation is in better lie irfc, an I anxious to call a minister. Little Britain — Mr. Matlipson is leaving to go to Avonmore. Growth here is slow like all the river congregations ; a liaaiicial advance in Selkirk, but a decline in Little Britain. Springfield — Called Mr. A. McLaren. The district is flourishing, and congre- gation is growing. This charge should require no aid after this year. A neat and commodious manse is nearly completed. Stonewall — Mr. J. Lawrence was inducted in December. Growth has been alow, but steady. Should be self sustaining in a short time. SUPPLEMENTED MISSION CONGREGATIONS. Olearsprings —Somewhat discouraging to missionary. Settlement scattered ; travelling difficult ; families leaving : faithful service, but little growth. Dominion City, &c. — Has called Mr. P. F. Langill. Improvement in congre- gation. Greenridge built a neat church, and has but little debt: Mr. Munro (Queen's) rendered acceptable service. Fort Francis and Rainy River — Country settled by Ontario people. Mission- ary to be sent this summer. Stations promised $450 per annum toward support. An energetic, ordained minister required for this iield. For-y William and Oliver — Organized partially, and promises $459 towards support of missionary; Distant from Port Arthur 6 or 7 miles. Town plot and Township of Oliver (20 miles distant) to receive supply with Fort William. Greenwood, &c. — Shows some progress. Were the field more compact, the congregation would call, and soon beoome self supporting. Mr. McFarlane faithful and popular. spared to ad- Kingdom of 3gationa were I has fallen up- le average per Is higher than (or the current .02, while the >ectively. The listurbance has rever, been ne- re au immeuso i ITca-Hngly, &c. — Ohurch renovated. Renewed interest this spring, ancf prom- ises of more financial aid. Not much spiritual progress — lukewarm. Meadow Lea and Poplar Point — Stationary. Missionary sent this year, and out'ook brighter. During summer, Posen, a new field somewhat neglected hither* to, some 80 miles distant from this field, will receive fortnightly supply. Morris, &c. — llraost at a standstill ; slight improve aent. Country stations growing. Large areas near the town not cultivated. Port Arthur — Became self-sustaining last autumn. Mr. Herald has done a good work. Town growing rapidly. Handsome and commodions church built. No debt. Oonjrresration anxious to call. Rat Portage — Self-sustaining. Wish to call a minister. People spirited and liberal; Satisfactory. Wiiitfi mouth— GO miles west of Selkirk on the 0. P. R., and Niverville, 20 m^es south of Winnipeg, are uiivisited by other denominations. About 45 Pro- testant in all resident. Proposed to send them occasional supply, and as freo[uent- ly as possible. v&s diminishing >w paid off, and ig and the con- Growth here is L, but a decline ng, and congre- r. A neat and owth has been nent scattered ; (vth. iment in (jongre- Mr. Munro 3ople. Mission- loward support. 3 $459 towards Town plot and William, re compact, the sFarlane faithful PRESBYTERY OF ROOK LAKE. AUGMENTED COXOREGATION'S. Carman — Ad vaiicmg steadily, both spiritually and materially. Mr. Ross is beginning to see the fruits of his hard work. Congregation at Carim i is building a church. Manitou — The present terminus of the Canada Pacific South Western Rail- way ; growing, and promises to be a good town. Congregation is increasing in membership, and financial ability. About becoming self-sustaining. Nelson— The 0. P. S. W. Ry. is built 8 miles south, and the Manitoba S. W. Ry. has refused to run into town. This has seriously clouded its prosperity. Most of the business has moved to Morden, the railway station south of Nelson. When Mr. D. G. Cameron resigned, the Presbybeiy grouped Nelson and Mountain City. With Morden as the centre of the group, a strong charge may be built up. Rock Lake — A large and laborious field. Want of railway facilities seriously checked its growth. Mr. Farquharson is highly esteemed. SUPPLEMENTED MISSION CONGHEQATIOKS. C'artwrlght — A new field — was occupied for the first time. Formerly Mr. Fa.rquharson gaye occasional service, but a wide country to the south and west lay unoccupied. Three new stations were opened up with about 45 f imilies, miking the number for the whole field about 60. Cartwright lies south of Rock Like, and between Clearwater and Wakopa. Mr. Fraser, of M mitoba College, readerei acceptabito service. Darlingford — Constituted aa[roup, and Mr. H. J. Bjrthwlck placed in charge. SoHth of tiie Pembina River aa^biers are increasing, and the prospect of the field j« cheering. DeTorainn, or West Turtle Mountain — Similarly situated with Wakopa or East Turtle Mountain (see below.) A railway would inspire the people with hope, and raise several of our congregations to the self sustaining point in a year or two, Lintrathen — During the winter Mr. D. Lantrow, formerly minister of the Welsh Oalvinistic Methodist Church, was in charge, and rendered good service. Four stations constitute the group. Good progress is being made. Morrison — Owing to ill-health of the missionary appointed, and lack of funds, this field was not occupied last season. A missionary has been appointed this season. Marringhurst has made substantial progress under Mr. Oairns, and is now de- sirous of calling him. Riverside lies north of Wakopa, or East Turtle Mountain field, and west of Pelican Lake. Mr. John McArthur, of Manitoba College, rendered good service here last summer. There are about 40 families of our church. Swan Lake received supply last summer through the Missionary Society of Montreal College, but only occasional supply during the winter. This lield is promising, if a suitable missionary could be secured permanently. Wakopa, or East Turtle Mountainj has advanced very little, if any. People far removed from railways. It does not pay to team grain at present prices. From 100 to 150 miles of the best wheat raising country in the North-west has been serious'^ retarded by the lack of railway facilities Wljeit in some p a-es has been standing in the stack two years unthrashed. Work in such tie ds iti disooura^ing. PRESBYTERY OF BRANDON. AUGMENTED CONGREGATION'? ^urnside— Lies west of Portage la Prairif-. Mr. James ToJd was cal'cd. Under him the congregation is growing. Manse built. Edmonton — Mr. A. B. Baird was inducted last autumn. During the three years he has labored in the field, five stations were organized and two churches built. The financial record of the congregation is very iiigh. Mr. J. L. Cimp- bell, of Knox College, assisted Mr Baird last summer. The present disturbances may inflict loss on the settlers, but, it is hopod, no permanent injury may be sus- tained. Twelve united with the Church last year on profession of t'ait-h, lidinon- ton is 200 miles north of Culgarry, on the Saskatchewan. Gladstone — About 40 miles northwest of Portage la Prairie, slinws no great gain. Mr. D. Stalker, has a wide laborious field, and occupies it with uiiversal acceptance. High Bluflf — Has been stationary as to families, but has made a sli^'lit advance financially. Good v^^ork is being done. Minnedosa — Is the present terminus of the M. & N. W. Rai'way. The town did not grow as rapidly as was expected. Nor did the congregation. The peo))le gave liberally for the support of ordinances, but they are not suiliciently numerous. It is proposed to strengthen the congregation by attaching Cadurcis. lU hualih, it is feared, will comp'=(l the present popular pastor to reiign. I ;m Wakopa or with hope, ear or two. istor of the ood service. ck of funds, pointed this i is now de- ind west of ;ood service ' Socioty of his field is ,ny. People eseiit prices. I'^est has been I'^fts has been li.'iooara^ing. was cal'cd, ng the three wo churches J. L. Cimp- disturbances may be sus- lith, b^dinon- Tws no great ith universal i;:;lit advance The town TIk^ peo))Ie \y nuiiu»rous. Ill licalth, Prince Albert —With great unanimity called Mr. Mc William, and he was in. ductod last autumn. The district suiFored severely through want of rain. Crop* a failure. Kor a time the town has b en ahmst in a state of siege, and the end is not yet. Reports not r((oeived since the half-breed uprising, but work done prior to that is most encouraging. Regina — Is the capital of Assiniboia. Oongregation called Mr. A . TJrquharti and he was indufted last summer. There has been satisfactory prognjss. A neat and commodious brick church is in course of erection. Mr. Urquhart rendered valuable service in the mission field lying north of the city, SCPPr.EMKNTEb MISSION FIELDS (oLD ) Along the lino of the 0. P. R. are the following : — (the figures indicate the distance west of Winnipeg ) McGiogor (8C) — lias increased in size and importance. Mr. T. McRae, is- missionary, and gives general satisfaction. Chat(T(130) — Large and influential field, but in financial matters behind. The field is growing, and souls are being gathered in. Congregation should call and be self sustaining. Oak Lake (HIG) — Advanced considerably under Mr. Haig, of Knox College, and Mr. James Paterson, catechist. At Oak Lake and Griswold stations, churches are being erected. Congregation wishes to call a minister. Virden (180") —Flourishing. Church-manse too i- mall to accommodate audi- ence. Church 1o be built. Mr. J. M. Sutherland popular. Congregation ready to cal'. Financial record good. Moosomin (210) has received consideraV)le accessions. Me'wyn station built a neat church; Moosomin just wiping out debt on its church. Steady advance. Wbitewood (L'oO)— Advanced considerably. Etforts made to bui d a church this year. The Held is large and families scattered. Important. Broadview (26l)--l>arely held its own financially. Last sensjn not favorable to farmers in neighborhood. Distiict not strongiy Presbyterian. Large Indiau reserve north of the town. Greenf(>n (280) — Mr ,1. Fotheringham did good service. Delicate state of health forbade cintmuin:^ in work. Som;^ spiritual gain. Finances unsatisfactory, Wolseley (291) made commendable proi^ress. Churches erected at Wolseley, Ellesboro, and Mollatville, and all c'ear of debt ; Mr. Ilobson proving an ellicient missionary in m itters spiritual, as well as material. j Iridian Head (312) has a gootl fin mcial record, but there has been little growth. In the south a new station is opened up thi^ year. Indian lleaJ is separated from Qu'.Appellf' station — four stations constituting the group. Qu'Appelle Station {'^-'i) — Poiiit ot" departure from the railway for Touch- wood lliiis and Prince Alb;"rt districts Good work done and congregation grow- ing i'icltl opening up to the west, north-west and south west, and three uew stations organized. Congregation promises soon to become sef-sustaining. ' Moose Jaw (^400) — Faithful service rendr'reil, but town declining and congre- gation snfTering. People sympathetic and suirited. but not able to do what they wish, Mr, S. J. Tav!or universally hkeci. ttt Medicine Hat (fiOO) — At crossing of the South Saskatchewan. Church built and people contributed lil)erally for its erection. Record of last year in every way gratifying. Ca'gary (840)— At foot of liot-ky mountains. Distributing point for the settlements to tlu* north on the RolI Deer and Saskatchewan Rivers, and for Fort McLeod district to tiie south. Tovn growing and congregation steadily ad- vancing. Congregation ready to call. FIFLDS NORTH OF THK C. 1'. MAIN MNK. Neepawa— On the M. & X. W. R. R. about Ga uiilos N. W. of Portage la Prairie. The town is an important business centre, in the middle of a pure wheat growing country. (Jood progress made. Congregation ready to call. Church be- ing built at (ilendale station. Neepawa preparing to build manse this season. Auburn — Lies south of Neepawa, and is fast becoming a good strong congrega- tion. Mr. T. Collins Court is rendering faithful service. Cadurcis and Cl&nwilliam — Worked tog(>ther. District suffered much through settlers leaving to take up second homesteads, and through early frosts. Clan- william built comfortable church and with aid from the C. and M. li. Fund, it is clear of debt. Rapid City — "20 miles north of Brandon. Town going back and congregation suffering in conseiiuence. Mr. A. McPherson doing good work. Newdale — 20 miles north of Rapid City Cause prospered under Mr. McAl lister. River View station re opened. The construction of the M. and N, W. R. R, will greatly help our work. Strathclair — .50 miles N. W. of Minnedosa. Field wide and settlers suHering by reason of distance from marki-t. The building of the railway, it is hoped, will help congregation and minister. Birtle — 3,') miles north of Moosomin. Far removed from railway, and con gregation has not grown. DitHculties of settlers aggravated by sale of large blocks of land to speculators. Settlement thin and churches and schools ditticult to main* tain. Settlers beginning to occupy land to east and south east. Bculah and Arron River settlements are attached to Birtle. Rossburn — 2-5 miles north of Birtle. Erected into a separate field and two new stations opened up in connection with it. Mr. James Patterson, Catechist- is in charge. Binscarth — Efficiently supplied by Mr. J, Hogg. Material growth prevented by distance from market and consequent low price of grain. When Miniska sta* tion found itself unable to implement its engagement to the minister, a deputation waited on him, and sorrowfully informed him that they wished him to cease his ministrations until they cor'd pay him. Of course he continued his services. Oak River — 20 miles west of Rapid City. Almost at a stand still. Settle- ment not prosperous last season. Fort Qu'Appelle — 20 miles noith of Qu'Appelle station. Considerable pro- gress. Congregation ready to call. Manse being built. Mr. A. Matheson ren. dered good service last winter. 1 IX. Church Ituilt ill every way loiiit for the and for Fort stoacUly ad- >f Portage la a pure wheat Church be- s season. )ng congrega- iiuch through 'rosts. Clan- '». Fund, it is congregation ?r Mr. McAl nd N, W. R. lers surtering i.3 hoped, will xy, and con : large blocks cult to main J Beulah and ield and two n, Catechist- th prevented Miniska sta" a deputation (o cease his lervices. ill. Settle- derable pro- itheson ren. >M Carrot River — TFas declined. Failur*' of crops, distance from market, and half-bn'fd uprising has proved disastrous. Mr. Sinclair to be removed to a more encouraging tield. FIKI.DS HOITH (IF THK C. V. H. MAIN LINK. Cypress River. — Retarded in growth liy distance from market. Field should be divided, l)ut linancial considerations forbiil. Missionary hard working, but tield discouraging. Millford — Steadily growing. Financial record not .startling Room for im- provement. y\r. Mowat a conscientious, laliorious missionary. Rosiland —Advanced consideraljly. Brandon Hills station building a church. Congregation ready to cull, .Mr. istrict recjuires permanent missionary. Alameda— Supplied by Queens College Society. Sent no missionary during winter. Missionary sent in this year. Dumfries — Was neglected last summer. Missionary appointed this S(>ason. South-west lAIoose Mountain Country — Left without supply last year, but work resumed this summer. ST'PPLEMKNTED MISSION FIKI.DS (nkW.) Hattleford— GUO miles west of Winnipeg on the North Saskatchewan. Mr. J. II. Cameron went there in the beginning of summer, and did a good work in the interests of temperaiue and religion, Church built and paid for. 8 families and 14 young men contributed 8500 for the support of ordinances. Touchwood f I ills. — .')5 miles north of Fort Qu'Appellu About 90 families, half of whom are Presbyterians. Knox College Missionary Society, supplied field last summer. No supply in winter. Fort McLeod- Occupied by Mr. W. P. Mackenzie, Kno.x College. Three points. Fort McLeod, Pincher Creek and Lethbridge supplied. District a ranching country. iMissionary popular, and sends interesting incidents of spiritual good done among men who were apt to forget early training. Church being built and nearly completed- But few families. Many young men. Cathcart — South-west of Moosomin. Crofter colony. People yet unable to do anything to support ordinances, but thankful for missionary sent, and attend on the means of grace. Church to be built this season. Church and Manse Board have it on hand About 50 families. Elkhorn— Supplied by Queen's College Missionary Society last summer, and by Mr. A. Smith during winter. Much was done to gather the people together. Four stations, and between 4o and 50 families. Not occupied by others. Shell River — North of Binscarth. Five stations received some supply last summer. Vacant during winter. Over 40 families. Promises $300 to support ordinances. Missionary sent this year. 1 Yorkton — Under care of Knox Collcgo Missionary Society lost sumuifr. Mr, W. S. jNIoore supplied during the winter. A good congiogatian orgai iz^d, Itut settlement (juite new. Tarbolton, north of (iri&wold — 1.5 families. Pipestone, south-west of Oak liake — 40 families. Cut Arm Creek, north-west of Fort (.^u'Appelle -tiO families. Green Valley, south-west of Moosomin — 50 families. Longlakton, noith of Regina— 50 00 families. Tiger Hills, south of Milford, — .'^r) families. Pine Creek, south of Calgary— .')0 families. Jumping Creek, north-east of Fort (.^u'Apelle — ').') families All are new tields. to be occupied for the first time this year. Leaving out the returns from tields supplied this spring for the first time, the following summary of the work may be given Then^ were sixty mission tit'lds oc- cupied, having 2G2 mission stations, an average Sabl).ath attend vnco of 10,090* (Lt would seem as if the average atten lane? at evch stition was given in souie cpses, although service was not weekly Itut fortnightly). Connected with these stations are 2,905 families and 2,223 communicants. The Siltbath Schools reported 72, with an average attend mce of 1,8")(). The n^turns in many cases do not show how much was paid on stipend occount. The sum of .'?l5,20.'i was contributed for church and m iiise cirection, and §087 for the schemes of the church. The contri- butions for all purposes amounttnl to .'?U,H10. The contributions for salary prom- ised for the current year amounts to 8i •">, 187, and the numl) r of sta'ions to be supplied are 208. Ther(^ are lo augmented congregations conne.-ted with the Synod, four of which V>elong to the Presl)ytery of Winnipeg, four to the Rock Lake Presbytery, and seven to the Brandon Presbytery. These augmented congregations have 40 stations, 083 families, 809 communicants, and an average Saliltath attendance of 1120. Contributions for church erection amounted to !-=2, 780, for schemes ."$005, all purposes -$13,801. In these stations are 19 churciies and 9 manses. Combining these, as both constitute the Home Mission operations of the Church, the reports show that there are .J9 churches and U manses, and that ser- vices were held at 308 points during the year, (connected with these stations are 3,488 families and 3,132 communicants. The average Sa'tb.ith attendance is esti- mated at 13,88."). There are 90 .Sa1)I)ath Schools with an average attendance of 2,982. For church and manse building §17,993 were contributed, for schemes $1,352 and for all purposes §18,077. The stations to be occupied this year num- ber 354, and the salary promised for the current year by the people alone, amounts to §34.731. To make the statement complete, the figures of self-sustaining congregations are added. Churches 03, manses 18, stations 318, families 4,350. communicants 4,457, average attendance 20,335, Sabbath Schools 105, average S. S. attendance- 4,033. ■^'iiniucr. Mr, irgai izod, l,ut irst time, the iion fit-Ids oo- f 1U,090- (It some cpses, ifvso stations reported 72, do not show titriltutcd for The coitri- salary prom- ia'ions to be ynod, four of Presbytery, ons have 46 ttendance of hemes .^GG'), ions of the .nd that ser- stations are ance is esti- tendance of or schemes i year num- le, amounts ngregations nmunieants attendance- 1 ■I Hi The growth of the wori< for the last few years w'M be seen from the subjoined table : — I \H7\. lf. 217 .•MS 3;{o:) 4 ;{')() 2r);{7 44r.7 17 1(1.-) IGIS 4Gm;{ ■IS (k; lu 8908') 1« Tlie reports sliow that a large per centage of the additions to the comiriunion rolls were on profession of faith. At some points there has l)e(Mi a s{)iritual awak- ening, and a nuuiber of tlu^ young people became savingly changed. Prayer meetings are being more generally held, but th<^ attendance in country distrit:ts is small. Pastoral visitation is systematically and extensively carried on, and in districts visited during the day, prayer meetings are held in the evening. It is feared that family worship is not general. Arrangements were made last autumn for dispensing the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper in all stations, and with the happiest results. The sacrament of baptism is dispensed at intervals in fields occupied by catechists or students, by or- dained ministers in neighboring fie'ds, Consideralilf attention was paid last year to the organization of Sabbath Schools. The want of accommodation, scarcity of teachers, and in some cases in- ability to .secure the nc'cessary appliances, prevented schools from being started. Union schools are organized at points where the immber of children belonging to- any one denomination would preclude the organization of a denominational school. The number of schools reported last year was 17, with an attei lance of 1G4H ; the numl>er this year is 9G, with an average attendance of 2,9S2. Including those belonging to scilt' sustaining congregations the niind)er would be lO't, with an aver- age attendance? of 1,038. ^luch assistance has l)een given in Sunday School work by donations of books and pap.'rs from schools in Ontario. It is hoped this aid will increase. A Sunday school was organized at one point. There was no communicant connected with the station. Two young men were induced to act as teachers, al- though they were not Christians. They faithfully studied the lessons, and soon came to the conclusion that they were un.saved. They were gradually led to re- pentance and the exercise of faith in Christ Jesus, and are now active Christian workers. The church at large can scarcely realize the good work her missionaries in the North-west are doing. The tields are wide, the settlers scattered, and the labor arduous. The check received by the reverses of the last two years has rendered 1 xu their position all the moro tryinjj. The Coininitti'c would hoar toitinioiiy to the faithfulness and elliciency of the niissinnaries as a class, and to the valuable service roiulen'd Ity th'Mn to the cause of relij^ion and morals hy their zeal and self denial. The service rendertid liy th«^ Missionary Societies of Knox, l^ueen's, Montreal and Manitoba Collej,'es deserves more than mere mention. JUit for tli(^ missionaries sent l»y these Societies many of the fields occupied lastsunimer would have been vacant. Eleven missionaries have Iteen sent by these Societies into the Held this summer, two of ^vhom are from Manitoba Colle;,'e. A few observations must close the report. The country is of vast extent and poss<>sses 1,'reat and varied resourses. Tlie climate is in winter, sonx^what severe, but it is salubrious. Compared with Scandinavia and other countries of Nortliern luirope, the advantages are decidetlly in favor of the North- west. Such a country may receive, checks, still it must grow. At present the population is rapidly im-reasing. A large number of young men are immigrating here to engage in agricultural pursuits. They have little capital, except their brains pnd muscles, their enterprise and energy. They are generally speaking nmral and law-abiding. A large percentage of them are Pres- byterians. The importance of christian work among them now, can scarcely be ever estimated, (Jive the people the gospel now and in widening circles its influ- ence will be felt. Let them settle down in indiflerence, and if there is any truth in thf! law of heredity, we shall hav(> at no distunt date, to re-claim an irreligious, if not an infidel population, and the mo.^t incorrigil)Ie heathen are those in white faces — those Avho have lapsed from Christianity to godlessness. Few realize how rapidly men lapse, and how low they sink, if left to them- selves. The Church Itegan christian work last season in a settlement that had been neglected. The people were Knglish speaking, a considerable portion being of Scotch or Scotch -Irish parentage or extraction. Not one per cent of a popula. tion of 400 ever i)rofessed faith in Christ, and six per cent could not be induced to attend church. A missionary in anoth(!r tii'ld writes that the people are kind and liberal, but that only four in a settlement of considerable size, know anything of experimental r. ligion, and that he could not get anybody to stand by him in his attempts to put down op(Mi and glaring sins. Drunkeness and licentiousness are destroying the people, and yet the population have become so accustomed to vice, that their degradation fails to shock them. The.se people fell because the Church failed to follow them. The power of the gospel is as strikingly seen in the way men sink without it, as in the way they are upheld and raised by its influence. Prompt action now will save unavailing regrets in the future. Of the young men coming to us froin the older provinces, not 15 per cent, are communicants. Many of the non-commuuicants are not far from the kingdom of God. Let them be left uncared for, and instead of coming nearer and becoming subjects of the Kingdom, they will in many cases stray off forever. The large numbers of letters received, the deputations that come to meetings of Presbyteries, and wait on the Superintendent of Missions, and the welcome ac- corded to missionaries and deputations in visiting fields, testify to the desire for Gospel ordinances. > ^ •^ XMt nioiiy to tho I u 111 lie service <1 si'lf denial, lis, Montreal I' missionaries 1 lidvo Iteon li<( field this influence. ir cent, are ingdom of becoming ) meetings elcome ac- desire for -f And arcordin^' to their ability, and in muny lases beyontl their ability, the people are ready to contribute to support their missionarieH and to erect places of worship. l*er cotiimnniiiint and per family, the Synod of Manitoba and the North- west Territories led the (church lust yrn'- in liberality. Considt-rations of this kind press t\w claims of this work powerfully. If ne^^lected, no other church can take it up. It is a work for the present and future — a work for the church and country — a work to save men and extend th«! kingilom of Christ. To carry on this work, more missionaries ant urgently needed. There room is and scope her(i for men of piety and push — men loving Christ and their fellow men. Summer supply will nf)t answer, (/ontinuous occupation of tields is nect'ssary to any true progress. The young men graduating from our colleges arc prevented from voluntifcring for this work from iuisap})rehension and groundless fears. There is work here, but there is also a reward. iioman Catholic prie.«ts ami nuns are not deterred by the severity of im Arctic winter i)r the filth of a Macken/.i«) River wigwam, and why should it Ite ditlicult for (yiiiuxdi.in and Kurop(.'an settlers, in a country with a climate only a little i-older than that of Ontario, to gain the ear of Presl)yterian inissioiuiries to help their truly .Macedonian cry. It is to be hoped that the church will Itestir h(!rself to provide siielter for he^ missionaries and their families. There are NT) augmented congregations and missiou fields and 11 manses. It is almost impossible in some ficslds to g(!t a habitable- house. Congregations cannot build, but will assist according to their ability. Why should a missionary in China, or India, be provided with a house, and a missionary in Manitoba be left to the tender mercies of 10 '^ iielow zero ! The Church and Man.se Huilding Hoard are doing great service, but the funds at their disposal do not warrant tlicm in attempting what is reipiirffd. Pastors in comfortable charges coulil "greatly aid their brctliren engaged in thii work of Church extension. The Church and Manse building Hoard are erecting a large number of manses this sea- son. Never l»elore were* miiterial and labor .so low. An average of 8-")00 or iJGOO loan, will enable a itt«M«, lie rc<|ii(!strd to Kubiiiit to this Coniinitti'c at its H(>uii luinuul iu<'«tin<;H in March und O'-tolicr. II tiiiaiicial Htatrnicnt for tho Hix inontliH thi>n (>ndiu^ ; and accoinpaiiying this u rt'poit. (in tin- s.hcdult.s pn-parcd Ity this (!oniiiiittt'<>, ot' th«' work domt daring tlu* half ypar in tho rrsp«"jti\»( mission I'udils, with the nani<'s of the inissionarit^a, the anioiints i-ontrilmtcd l)y the people, and tho appropriations made liy the Synod's committee to the seveial fields. 2 Tiiat the Synod, thr()u<»h its Homo Mission Committee, Ke instructed to submit to this committee, on (»r before tin* "J'tth of April annually, an audited finan- cial statement of the receipts and expemliture for tim year endiiii^ 31st march, to- tjether with an annual report of the several tieids, on the sdiedulea furnished liy this committee. H. That tlu! receipts and exp(Miditures in connection with the con<^regation3 on the auj;iiientation list Imi kept ilistinct from those of mission lieKls. •1. That after the c!os(> of the current eci-lesiastical year tin; ;,'rants to conjrre- gations on tlu! auj^mentation list m th»! Synod of Manitoba and the North-wiist be paid )»y this Conniiittee semi annually, as is done in the Presbyteries of Ontario and (Juelxic. Manitoba Synod — It was agreed, on account of unexpected expenditure con- 8P(|uent on the formation of the Synod, to grant an additional sum of !?D00 to the Synod for the year ending March ."Slst, lhsr>, (Jrant for next year — It was agreed to grant tiie Synod of Manitoba the sum of 81i^, 500, for the year beginning tlm 1st of April, iSSH — this sum to coV(T the entire expenditure from the funds of the committee, excepting grants to sup[)le- mented congregations and the salary and travelling expeiise-i of tlie Superintfindent of missions ; the grant to be payables in four instalments, viz. : 81^,000 on 80th June, ?ove the sup[)lements to the congregations on the augmented list at this date, with the exc-eption of th<' amount of the difference in salary between that paid to ordained missionaries and to settled pastors in those tieids now on the Home mission list, but which may be transferred to the Augmentation list and have duly inducted pastors settled over them, during the ensuing year. Prince Albert — The Presbytery of IJrandon having recpiested that a teacher for the Prince Albert High School bo appointed, whose service swould be available for the supply of the mission stations in the vicinity, Dr. Cochrane, Messrs. Mac- tloimell and Warden have been appointed a sub-coramitt(^e to confer with the For- eign mission Committee, with a view to secure the services of a suitable person. 1 w«'Ht Provinceg 'uturio and C^uo- Ooininitt»M», Ih) ill Mutch uiul (I H(.'(!()in{iaiiyiiij,' 'ork (lono (luring Ik' niiHsionurii>.s, t)l)y the Synod'.s ic instructed to ti audited tinan- 81st iniirch, to- 8 furnished liy e con;i,'regations ds. lints to conjrre- I North-w(!st 1)0 ries of Ontario xpenditure con- of .^r^OO to the I'litoba the sum in to cover the ints to sui»{)le- Sup(!rintondent -i.UUO on 80th and !?;{,0()() on I to th(! 8ynod t April, 18S5, ited list at this bween that paid on the Home and have duly hat a teacher lid be available , Messrs. Mac- with the For- cible person. KKTOKT or TjII: cm lull and MANSK lUrLDINci COMMITTKK— MAMlniiA ANDTIIK NOK TIIWKST. Ohunh uiid nmn-ie buildiny Iiuh nof been so exteiiHivcIy I'urried on durint,' tho past year lis during the yiar |sH;l'Mt, The strinifeni y in money mat ters has in- en ased Hither (hun diii.iniHhed, and in several cunhh peoph; have hud to ehoOHU between ha\iii'4 ii minister and buildiii:,' a thurch. When the choice luy lietween liiead and u plate on whirh folia\e it serxed, the people ihoose the lireud. The Hoard eonsiderH its functions to be to stii-iuate rather than Ktille local cH'oi't I'resliyterians are the best ,iud;{ert as to the rt ([uirementH of localiticH, and the l?oaiacity y.'iij with provisi(tn for galleries Cost !j 10,000. Uelit ."? 1,500. No aid. 2. (Jreenridge IS uii'es east of Dominion City. An important agricultural is,tiiit. Krame church and sheds. Cost !i;i,L'OU. Loan ."?150. 3. Hpringlied — 7 miles east of Winnipeg. Flourishing settlement, Manse Cost .*1,l'00. Negotiated for loan, terms did not suit. Took umbrage and under- took payment t liemselve.-i. 1. Ileadin;.,dy- -15 miles west of Winnipeg. Old River .settlement. Church renovated and reseated. Cost $200. No aid "). Winni|)eg, Kno.K Church — Church, brick, seating capacity 1,100. Cost •cl50,000. No advance asked, G. Winnip g, St. Andrews Church — manse enlargt.'J. Cost .'?1,300, No ad vance asked, THK I'HK.SUVTEHY OF HOCK I.AKK. 7. Manitou — Terminus of the C. P. H. South Western. Crowing town, sur- rounded by a tjood country. Frame church built (-ost .i(<2,000. Loan 88oO, 8. t/urman — A promising village, in the midst of a fertile district on the Boyne, G miles beyond thepre.s(mt terminus of the Manitoba S. W. Ky. Church, frame, seating capacity 250. Cost )B1,250, loan $i'»00. TUF. PUE.S1{YTERY OF liRANDON. 0. Burnside-^7 miles west of Portage la Prairie. Choice farming district. Frame niaDse built, cost §1,150 ; loan $-100. I Heating Good farnuiig district. Church Trading centre of a wide area. Log churcli, cost .$.')00 ; seating xvi 10. Minnedosa — Present terminus of the Manitoba and N. W. Ry. A grow- ing town. Manse frame, lined with brick. Cost $1,800 ; loan $500. 11. Souris— 25 miles South west of Brandon. A spirited village in the midst of a lavored agricultural district. Church Frame. Cost 81,200 ; loan sii'f/OO. 12. Clanwilliam — 10 miles north of Minnedosa, a good farming district. Log church, seating capacity 1.'30 Cost .^GOO ; grant -Si 00. 13. Broadview — 263 miles west of Winnipeg. End of C. P. R. Division. Church-manse finished. Loan $300. 14. (Irenfell — 279 miles west of Winnipeg, Active village surrounded by a good country. .$100 advanced. Loan to finish church. 15 Carlyle (Western District) — South-west of Moosomin ; good agricultural country. Log church, cost $inO ; grant $100. Seating capacity about 100. 16. Carlyle (Eastern District) — Log church, cost $450 ; grant $100 capacity about 100. 17. Mofiatville — 8 miles south of Wolseley. frame ; seats 1 25. Cost $600 ; grant .$100. 18. Wolseley — 294 miles west of Winnipeg, Frame church, cost $1,000 ; grant $150. 19. Ellesboro — 8 miles north of Wolseley capacity 120. No grant asked. 20. Regina — Capital of Assiniboia. Educational, legislative and judicial centre. Church brick, cost $4,000 : loan $2,000. 21. Medicine IL^t — Railway crossing of South Saskatchewan. Active town. Coal mines in neighborhood. Frame church, cost $700 ; loan $250. 22. Sturgeon River — 15 miles north of Edmonton. Log church, cost about $500 ; loan .$100. Settlement new, but very promising. 23. Welvvyn — 16 miles north of Mcosomin. Thriving settlement. Frame church, cost $800. No aid asked. 24. Battleford —GOO miles northwest of Winnipeg on the North Saskatche- wan. Log church, seating 125, cost $500. No aid asked. The total cost of buildings erected in the mission field has been about $31,250 and the aid advanced is $6,2o0. The total cost of buildings erected in the Synod, amounted to over $80,000. As wi'l bf) seen by the Treasurer's statement, several of the congregat,' )ns aided in previous years have paid instalments on loans. The financial depression prevailing has prevented other cont^regations from iinp'euienting their engag(!raents. Till an improvement takes place in the business outlook of the country, the Board does not deem it prudent to press payment unduly. Security is taken in every case for loans by mortgage on the property, or notes of trustees, or both. The North-west Land Company has continued to grant suital)le sites for the churches free of cost in villages, towns and cities, where they own land. The C. P. R Company has kindly conveyed all lumber for churches and manses to be built on their line at half the rates usually charged l)y them. The delay in constructing branch lines of railway through the country has seriously interf<'red with the erection of church edifices. The congregations at Birtle, Pilot Mound, Swan Lake, Marney, Newdale and other points liave been anxious to build, and were afraid of making a beginning till lines were located and the sites of stations determined on. During the coming summer there promises to be considerable activity in building. At Oak Lake, Griswold, Whitewood, Fort MacLeod, Cathcart and other points preparations are in progress for erecting churches. At Calgary, Medicine Hat, Fort Qu'Appelle, Qu'Appelle, Neepawa, and other points the people are mov- ing to erect manses for their pastors. This latter work is moit urgent. If mission- aries are to be encouraged in their work, they and their families must be comfort- ably housed. At some points it is impossible to rent a house. Missionaries cannot f XVll 4> P build houses themselves, owing to expense, and hence they are obliged to live some- times in hovels, where health is impaired. Cases of actual suffering have been brought before the Board by the Superintendent of Missions, and an effort is to be made this season to prosecute this work as extensively as funds will allow. In this connection, it might be mentioned that a gentleman in Clinton, Ontario, on learning of the hardships of our missionaries, on account of insufficient shelter, authorized the Board to draw on him to the amount of $500 to build a manse. This is an example worth being followed up. The Church provides houses for her missionaries in India and China, and rightly so. Surely missionaries in the more trying climate of the North-west deserve equal consideration. Never before was material for building so cheap as this year. Lumber can be purchased at about half the i)rice ■charged two years ago. Labor also can be procured at a reasonable figure. Now is the time to build. During his visit to Ontario last winter, the Superintendent of Missions obtained subscriptions to the amount of about $7,000. These added to the amounts previously obtaineii would give a total subscribed of over $100,000. A large per centage of this amount, however, was subscribed in Winnipeg, and in conseciuence of the changed circumstances of many of the subscribers, it is feared much of the amount will not be collectable, while in the case of almost all North-west subscribers the Board must exercise patience. The Board gratefully acknowledges the great interest taken by congregations in Ontario in the work, and the liberal aid given. A legacy of $100 was left to the Superintendent for mission work in the North-west by Neil Currie, Escj., and $")0 of the amount was given to the Board and the other $.-)0 applied to Home Mission -,. Mention should be made of the action of a friend in Newfoundland, although his name cannot be given. He sent the Board $1,000 to begin the Fund. Receiving a letter giving an account of the work done in past years, he read it to his friends. They expressed a willingness to aid m the work, and a draft for $1,000 was purchased and forwarded. A prominent member of the church in Toronto visited this country this spring. He has been aiding the Board from year to year. Seeing the work done through the country, he expressed himself as " more than pleased " and offered to increase his subscri])tions. " When a prominent Episcopalian was speaking lo me," said he ''about the energy of our Church and her success, I felt proud of being a Presbyterian." Another from the same city of churches, volunteered to be a life member of the Fund, because of what he had seen of the work. We are yet on the threshold only. There are 46 stations in connection with the supplemented congregations and but 19 churches. There are 1-") congregations and but 9 manses. In the mission field proper there are -OS mission stadons and but 40 churches — there are 70 mission fields and but ") manses. Services are frequently held in log huts where a tall man finds it difficult to stand erect. Congregations in such places form slowly. Judicious and timely aid to congrega- tions in church erection will give visibility, promise, and i)ermanence to the work. In the newer settlements a missionary to carry on his work, must be furnished with a manse. The manses alread\- erected have increased the effectiveness of our missionaries. The balance at credit may seem large. It is to be borne in mind, however, that during the winter building operations are susijended, and that monies are paid in more freely. The Chairman and Secretary of the Board, moreover, are "at the front," and upiiropriations can not be made till their return, for this season's work. The ai)plications already forwarded by Presbyteries, it muy be added, will well-niu;h exhaust the balance. Among the settlements to be aided is the Cathcart colony. The Board is erecting a church for these settlers. They are provmg themselves industrious and Cod-tearing people. They have this season l,(i00 acres under crop, and in two or three years must accjuire the means of comfort. Now they are poor and must be helped. For them aid siiould come from their native land. XVIU This w.rniTA?'''^ ^ M ^r'T ''^"'•"S niight interfere with mission operations. !'r rf , *^^/^«e. Not a church or manse was destroyed nor has work been percei^bbj.retarded. Wuh thankfulness to God for what He has enabled us to do! Inlu^ng field"''"'^ ^^ "'°'^ adequately to overtake the urgent wants of ou; All of which is respectfully submitted. WiNNiPFx;, 25th May, 1885. By order of the Board, D, MacArthur, \ r • . ^ J. B. McKii.LiOAN, f^""'"^ Treasurers. Jas. Robertson. 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X X 'tl (M o w H >< w J/ lO iQ o o o o o CO l^ h 1^ lO' O O r— t I— I o »o X CI ^1 |C5 CO lO. CS lOI 1—1 CO -+ en o o I- lO o 'O. lo cs C5 -+ CO l~ 1- lO ^ CO X 1— 1 o o ICO Ol OI X O -f CO X (M O CO CO m >c ->* -^ -+I CO CO 't CO O r-H CO CO Ol 1— CO X ~. >-< >H t. >_l 1) (U OJ -Q ^ JS o Nov. 20 Itishop Knjjravin^; Co 2o 00 21 Mclntyrc Uros, I ?o t)o 1885 Jan. 26 C H Kolnnson, „ ,^ „„ TrcasiirtT, for new Lcd^t-'r and Index 77c Mclntyre Uros, for printing 1 -ji i,, April 9 Kt'^;istration fees of deeds 29 75 Itox for Secretary's papers 6 Jo May 5 Treasurer, for clerk s services aso 00 27 Kev J Koliertson, expenses 123 00 Commission on bank cheques c 15 1088 26 Less received for advertisements on last report 75 cx3 1885 III. lUt.ANCK IN HANK. May 27 Uy balance in Comnicrci.-il IJank of Manitoba at this date, ner Bank Hook 1013 26 831 S 93 14835 90 WlNNiPKC, May 27th, 1885. JOHN li. McKILLIGAN, PAYMENT ON ACCOUNT OF .SUBSCKIl'TIONS IN I-ORMER ACCOUNTS. J McKnitjht, Norfolk $100 ellcville 25 00 W H Smith, J>rampton 15 00 ^Llcdonald, Davidson & Peterson, To- ronto So 00 A McNaughton, Huntingdon, Que.... 33 00 Rev L^r Jenkins, Montreal 25 00 Rev Jas Robertson, Winnipeg. 96 00 A Lillico, Ayr 5 00 J (j Campbell, Perth 20 00 "M Rothwell, Perth 5 00 Mrs (iarrett, Hamilton 100 00 Jos Henderson, Cobourg 50 00 Mrs L Naismith, Almonte S 00 A C Clark, Montreal 100 00 H T & E H Bronson, Ottawa 500 00 i ' 281S 17 f ' CHURCH AND MANSE BUILDING FUND. Amount Subscribed Sinck Last Report, TORONTO— Amount. Paid. Charles Cockshutt, additional.. $ICXD oo loo oo T C Elwood lOO CO John Kay, additional 50 oo 50 00 Thomas Kay 10 00 10 00 Miss Adams 15 00 Wm Mitchell 10 00 Miss M A McHean 5 00 5 00 I B Kay 500 500 Charles Perry lo 00 10 00 Erskine Church Sabbath School 25 00 Rev A Cilray 25 00 W Mortimer Clark, additional. 5000 5000 A N Creelman 10 00 10 00 Thank Offering 25 00 25 00 James Bain, Jr 10 00 10 00 A T Ooml)ie, additional 20 00 20 00 R Donald 10 00 10 00 Alex Gemmell 10 00 10 00 A J Cattanach 10 00 10 00 Rev J Neil 75 00 James Welister 20 00 20 00 John Ritchie 30 00 H George 10 00 College Street Church 9 23 D McGee, additional 25 00 John Wanless .... 10 00 J K Macdonald 50 00 729 23 PERTH— I [ Taylor 10 00 Mrs Weathcrliead lo 00 20 00 SCARBORO— St Andrews Church 120 00 Knox Church 143 50 263 50 263 50 EGMONDVILLE— .Samuel Carnechan 30 00 Rev Joseph .McCoy 15 00 45 00 GUELPII- Wm Bell 500 00 James Morrison 100 00 RoIh F()r!)es 100 00 100 00 James Innis 50 00 5 00 Wm \Vat.s 400 00 400 00 200 00 75 00 50 00 30 00 30 00 20 00 25 00 5 00 15 00 12 00 10 CO 15 00 10 00 10 00 12 00 10 00 25 00 9 14 50 00 15 00 10 00 ro 00 25 00 9 14 BRA.MPTON (additional)- II II Pringle Rfv V. D McLaren Friend Friend S63 14 119 14 S 00 15 00 S 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 30 00 20 CO GALT— Thomas Cowan . Rev J K Smith. James Cowan . R G Struthers. . Mrs liurnelt .... John Gillespie . John Perry A J Campbell. . James E Kerr. . John Ferguson . A C Eraser . . . , W M Topi)ing . . Miss F'len Cant. Jas R Cavers , . . W A Folev Donald Pai,lev. . R D Webster '. . G .McCalluni . . . . W Kiuner Thos Christie . . J V (Iraham . . . . Wm Trotter . . . J Swan D Brown Jos Wilson Daniel Allen .... 510 00 410 CO ISO 00 100 00 75 00 60 00 50 GO 30 00 30 GO 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 15 00 15 00 10 00 10 00 9 00 6 00 2 00 10 00 10 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 SO 00 10 00 5 00 5 00 6 67 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 XXXll Amount. Wm Qu.irrie 1 5 oo Jamus Beitch i oo Miss Kemelson 40 723 40 SEAFORTH— Janet Anderson 1 5 OO C Bethune 10 00 G Good 15 00 40 00 BEVERLEY— Rev S Carruthcrs 5° 0° Robert Mcf^ueen 50 00 100 00 KINGSTON— Alex Green 500 00 500 00 MISCELLANEOUS— Anonymous per Rev Dr. Reid. I 00 Prescott Salihath School 10 00 Atones Paul Almonte 5 GO Janet Paul, Almonte 5 00 Rev Robt Ilamilliin 30 00 Duncan Cameron, Lucknow. . . 5 00 Thos Shipley, Falkirk 5 00 Robt Muir, Montreal 200 00 Hugh Mc(;()ll, Georgetown.. 5 00 Sherbrooke Ladies" Aid Soc'y. iS 00 Paid. ' 15 00 I 00 40 123 07 00 00 5 5 200 00 5 00 18 00 I 00 10 00 5 00 5 00 30 00 Ainount, Chas. Paird, Motherwell 10 00 II Ferguson, m 5 0° Geo Lowric, m .... 3 "-'O J Stevenson 2 00 Knox Church S S, Morrisburg. . 30 50 Miss Grace Murray, Cote St Antoine 25 00 Miss Annaiiel Murray, do 25 00 I Gibson, Markham '5 00 St Paul's Church, Montreal, sp'l 5 00 Inilian Lands S S 5 00 •Mrs W Canipl)ell, Roslin 10 00 R Cunningham, Markhom.... 500 Knox Churcli, Scarboro 71 00 Special Family Otlering, per Rev 1 )r James 50 00 Mr and Mrs Pall's Bible Class, Lon('on RThomi)son, Campbellville. . . A (i, per Rev Dr McGregor, Halifax Dr Avery, Halifax, additional. Legacy from Lachlan Currie,per Rev J. Robertson T Wat.son, .Sr, Pevcrley T Wat. .on, Jr, « Henry Watson n .... Maggie and John NVat.son, do. . Emer.son Howard, do Knox Church, Wallace Knox Church, Acton Paid. 10 00 5 00 3 oc 00 30 so 2.S 00 2.S 00 i.S 00 5 00 5 00 10 00 5 00 71 00 50 00 55 00 55 00 15 00 15 00 10 00 10 00 50 00 50 00 50 00 50 00 7 00 7 00 I 00 I 00 I 00 I 00 I 00 I 00 5 00 5 00 6 00 6 00 15 00 15 00 761 50 761 50 A J] S T R -V C T. Aiiwiint. Paid. \ Amount. Toronto, additional $729 -3 449 23 I PramiUon 30 00 Pertli 20 00 20 00 London 580 00 Scarboro '•63 50 263 50 Berlin 50 00 Egmondville 4 00 JO 5° 30 yi 25 00 25 00 25 Ol) 25 00 15 00 15 00 5 CX5 5 00 5 00 5 00 lO 00 10 CX) 5 00 5 00 7' 00 71 00 50 CX) 50 00 55 00 55 00 15 00 15 00 lO 00 10 00 50 00 50 CX) 50 00 50 CX) 7 00 7 CX) I 00 I CX) I 00 I CX) I 00 I CX) 5 CXD 5 00 6 00 6 00 15 00 15 00 761 50 761 50 A »l OK lit. Paid. 30 00 20 00 580 00 30 00 50 00 35 «o 5I0 (lO 410 00 723 40 123 07 40 ou loo 00 5(10 uo 761 50 761 SO 81 ;6 3467 99 1- last $32645 So 62S3 16 3S928 96 t)*J?.J •■iS!« ^B GENBB^Ali fiSSBHPIit, '' :\ Ar5*(S« #*fc!i^j^ ,Mont?eil in June Iftst, psssaed the f«i Maase Btt^r?^**^ " ^:J^ ana, mceedings of ^Ke EJeventh <|^.^ . ,^^,,,^^^ ^ t). 60):— ..^^^fStatS, North-we^ »nd comiendthe scheme «»«*» ^h. l*«i* " ity of the ro^fliWa and adherents of the UmtDft Thefl^lowing Board wfta appoin^^ fottheyear 1885^!^ .--l^^ B Pifclt^i^. Caiman; IX % Gordon. Secretary; Dr. CteBh«Wie. «. Warae^*«mpBFaTqnhat«on, James Bobeirt«)n. and Messrs. D. M«^rt*«t, 0. B. M:cyioa* k4 ?. B, MacKilligan. ,^^'1 -,.i'iKA.-'-!f».5^-' ^ ^^i CA.Isr-A.ID.^ NORTH-WEST LAND COMPANY LiiiiTi:i». : NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS: This Company has tor sale, on easy terms of payment, FARMING & GRAZING LANDS — IN THE — PROVINCE OF MANITOBA ' — AND IN THE — North- West Territories of Canada. I*aynieiit Taken in 4'onii>iiny\s Sliarcs at Tar. These Lands hci\e been Examined l^y competent Profes- sional Men. and li.ive hvxm Selected by the Inspector of the Company After Examination. None liave been selected that are not Suitable for Farm Purposes. , > A ^reat part of the L;inds is in Closely S3ttled Districts and Near the Main Line of the Canadian, Pacilic Railway. The Company's Lands are offered in lUocks of from i6o to 6/0 Acres, without Cultivation or Settlement conditions, at $5 per acre and upwards. Payment is taken in the Company's shares at their par value. Tlu.; shares are now (|uoted at a consid- erable discoii!\t, so that parties [uirchasing at once will secure their land at greatl\ reduced prices, Information aiul Maps showing the position of the Lands for sale can be ob- tained at the Offices of the Comijany. -HrlAD OFFICE IN CANADA-^ 624 GQAiNSrnr^EErp^ Winnipeg, Oan. W. B. SCARTH, Manafui^ Director. MPANY iERS: Mlt, -ANDS aa. ;tent Profes- ector of th(^ for Farm Districts Kailvv.iy. ^rom 1 60 to •nditfons, at ! ,' Company's ' I 'Ccure their I L' tan be ob- IQan. 9r.